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Drycleaners are responsible for attempting to remove stains in accordance with professional practice.  Not all stains can be removed, despite the drycleaner’s best efforts.

In some cases:

• Stains oxidized and set in the fabric.

• The type of dye delicacy of the fabric can limit the degree of removal.

• The dye in the fabric is soluble (prone to bleed); removing the stain would also remove the dye from the fabric. 

The more information consumers give the drycleaner and the sooner the garment is brought in, the greater the chance of satisfactory stain removal.

Perspiration can also cause problem stains, particularily on silk or wool garments. Perspiration left on a silk garment can eventually cause deterioration of the silk fibers. Repeated exposure of the garment to perspiration and body oils can create a permanent yellow discoloration and an objectable odor. In addition, perspiration can react with the dye in the fabric making it even more difficult to remove the stain. People who perspire heavily should have their clothes cleaned more frequently and might consider perspiration shields. Clothing frequently worn of heavily stained also requires frequent cleaning. 

Preserve the wedding day lovliness of your bridal gown for the next generation with our exclusive bridal gown cleaning and preservation service. After gentle cleaning, your gown is folded in tissue and placed in a keepsake chest for safe keeping.

 

Many stains that are caused by food, oily substances, or beverages may become

invisible when they dry. But later on, with exposure to heat or the passage of time, a

yellow or brownish stain will appear. This is caused by the oxidation or carmelization of

the sugar in the staining substance. It is the same process that makes a peeled apple turn

brown after exposure to air.

You can help do a better job by pointing out such stains when you take a garment

to be cleaned. The cleaner often treats the stain prior to cleaning, since the heat of the

drying or finishing may set the stain.

When an oily substance is exposed to heat or ages in a garment for an extended

time, it also oxidizes. The type of stain can be distiguished by the irregular “cross

pattern” the oil makes when it follows the fabric fibers. Oily substances are successfully

removed in drycleaning unless they are left to oxidize. Once they become yellow or

brown, they become much more difficult to remove.

            Clothing stains are one of the main reasons people seek the help of their dry cleaner. With their special solvents, equipment, and training, dry cleaners can remove some of the most disastrous looking stains with relative ease.  Successful stain removal depends largely on the nature of the stain, the type of fabric, and the colorfastness of the dye. Ink stains and dried paint, for example, can be impossible to remove. Also, some fabrics and dyes are not made to withstand the use of cleaning or stain removal agents.

Let Bountiful Family Cleaners get those pesky stains out for you!

     Do you love ‘em and forget ‘em?  Your raincoat, that is. You don’t wear your raincoat everyday, so you may forget to include it in your trip to the drycleaner. Raincoats often show evidence of wear around the edges of the collar and cuffs while other parts of the garment are virtually uneffected.  That’s because rainwear is often stained with perspiration and body oils, especially in areas around the collar and underarms. Neglecting to clean you rainwear regularly reduces its life and beauty.

     Have your raincoat cleaned today at Bountiful Family Cleaners!!